Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians 2nd Edition

Large Animal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians, 2nd Edition: Your Comprehensive Guide

This book provides comprehensive guidance on caring for horses, cattle, camelids, small ruminants, pigs, and other farm animals. This practical resource covers hospital biosecurity, restraint, physical examinations, clinical and diagnostic procedures, reproduction, nutrition, and disease, and is written by expert contributors.

Key Features

• New and Revised Content: This second edition features revised and new content throughout, including brand-new chapters on common surgical procedures, general anesthesia, dentistry, and popular hobby farm animals such as fowl, poultry, and pet pigs.
• Updated Technology: Offers new coverage of imaging and diagnostic technologies such as dynamic endoscoping and the use of treadmills.
• Enhanced Visuals: Contains more than 500 high-quality color images, charts, and diagrams.
• Learning Tools: Features a range of pedagogical tools, including learning objectives, clinical case problems, and "Technician Tip" boxes.
• Companion Website: A significantly expanded companion website includes self-review questions, case studies, PowerPoint slides, and an image bank to aid in breed identification.
• Accreditation-Aligned: Reflects the topics required by a leading veterinary medical association, covering the skills and knowledge necessary for success in both specialty programs and clinical practice.
• Broad Audience: Authored and edited by experienced trainers and certified veterinary technicians, this text is an invaluable reference for all students, educators, and working professionals in the field.